just finished my project, wont start

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02-08-2004, 11:45 PM

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RENR

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

50psi? that sounds very low. was it 50 on all four cylinders? bump for rudebwoy

02-09-2004, 05:54 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

yes! it was 50 on all 4

02-09-2004, 07:11 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

valve clearance

....did you hone the cilinders??
New piston rings??

02-09-2004, 08:11 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

new pistons+ rings gapped correctly, cylinders honed cross hatch, valve clearance stock head, low compression pistons, I cant take this apart again, ------- head gasket cost me $200/150eu

02-09-2004, 09:06 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

adjust valve lash.

02-09-2004, 09:36 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

if youre sure you did the compression check right...that motor needs some serious work

02-09-2004, 09:40 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

Your cam timing might be wayyyyyy off. 50psi just isn't possible...

Good luck.
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02-09-2004, 09:42 AM

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Re:just finished my project, wont start

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Originally Posted by crx88Si

adjust valve lash.
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do you think that will make a difference? the car dont even attemp to start, so I think its something else, could the timing be off even though all the markings on the pulleys are correct?